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Jacqueline Kerns (Jlk0023)
Junior Member
Username: Jlk0023
Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 1:43 pm: |       |
When I was in high school, my basketball team practiced on Sundays from 6pm-8pm instead of Saturday mornings. We practiced on Sundays because we would have games on Monday. Do you think that Sunday night practices are more effective that Saturday morning practices? |
Nick Marmo (Nbmpsu)
Junior Member
Username: Nbmpsu
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 5:02 am: | |
When I was in school are varsity basketball team practiced on Sundays as well because the coach wanted to two practices in a row before a game and we played on Tuesday. I really do not think it matters what day or time that you practice I think the most important thing is practicing. What I like to do is give my players the option of when they want to practice. I will give them tow or three options and then let them decide when the team practices. |
Ashleigh Bartges (Ashbar1201)
Junior Member
Username: Ashbar1201
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 11:29 am: | |
I think that having practice on a Sunday should be a decision made by the team. Some students may not be able to practice on Sunday's because of religious reasons, and some families consider it a relaxing day. So if the team decides they would rather sleep in on Saturday morning and it's ok with everyone to practice Sunday then go for it. I think it's a good idea, because practicing the day before a game is very effective, but probably not the only effective thing. For years teams have practiced on Saturdays instead, and it seems to be working. |
Adam Smelko (Smelx)
Junior Member
Username: Smelx
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 8:50 pm: | |
Sundays are a touchy day for any practice. However, I guess if the coach wants team members at a session, you have to recognise that they are the coach and may know a thing or two about his or her team. I think that practicing should also be a team decision, but i think it could really go either way. I've pulled my share of sunday practices, and they weren't that bad. |
Jason Stanley (Jms9726)
Junior Member
Username: Jms9726
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 1:44 pm: | |
I think Sunday practices are a bit much, especially for high school students. Saturday mornings are much better especially because it may control the behavior of students on Friday nights. If the players would rather practice on Sundays maybe you can listen to them. I just think there are other things more important than 2 straight practices before the game. |
Seth Campbell (Sgc7560)
Junior Member
Username: Sgc7560
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 1:30 pm: | |
If a coach feels like he or she cannot win unless they hold a Sunday practice, then I believe the practice should not be mandatory. That way the players who like to have the day to spend with their families can do so, and those who have nothing to do can come to practice. That is the only way Sunday practices should be held. |
michael (Mbennett810)
Junior Member
Username: Mbennett810
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 7:40 am: | |
If your games were on Monday I think Sunday nights are a great time to practice. Most teams have practice atleast the day before a game and a day off might cause a slow start. My high school girls team did exactly this as well because there games were on Monday nights too. |
Tim Ruffo (Ruffo14)
New member
Username: Ruffo14
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 10:14 am: | |
There should never be practice on Sundays. Athletes need time to let their bodies rest and Sunday is a great time to do it. They also need time to catch up on school work, or to spend time with their families. School athletics are as time consuming as a part-time job, and if these students are also working they need to have some time to spend with friends and family. |
Dana Nicole Grandinetti (Dng15001)
Junior Member
Username: Dng15001
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 2:37 pm: | |
I don't think Sunday practices are the way to go unless absolutly necessary. Having a Sunday practice should be a team decision. When I coached tennis, I never held Sunday practices. Sunday's are normally a day of rest and a day to spend with family, friends and loved ones, a day to catch up on school work or a day to work if the athlete has a part-time job. Everyone needs a break at least one day a week. Athletes need a day to let their bodies rest. |
Bobby Skamai (Bskamai1)
New member
Username: Bskamai1
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 9:00 am: | |
It's a very touchy subject, mainly for religious reasons. When practicing on Sundays you may force some students to choose between thier religious beliefs and sports, and I feel that its unfair to impose that decision upon a young adult. I feel that it's best if coaches avoid Sunday practices as much as possible. |
Christopher Kwolek (Airforceone22)
Junior Member
Username: Airforceone22
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 10:44 pm: | |
I agree with you bobby, sunday's are for family and religious purposes. There are 6 days in the week to practice and play it would be different if you were in college or the pro's but in high school and grade school sunday's should be a day to rest after those 6 days you worked hard |
Amanda Payne (Manda)
Junior Member
Username: Manda
Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 4:14 pm: | |
I do not feel Sunday practices are at all a good idea. When I was in high school, we practiced on Saturday mornings from 8 am to 10 am. That was fine for us with a little bit of bribing from our coach with at least breakfast after practice. I know for me Sunday afternoon/nights were spent catching up on homework, time for my family and friends. This down time for everyone is a great way to let your body recover and then you will be ready for any competition that comes your way. If you are sore for the game the next day, you are not going to perform as well as if you would have had that 24 hours of recover time. I say avoid Sunday's at all costs but on those days you do have practice or a competition, work hard and you will be successful!!!! |
Kristen Buttenfield (Kbal516)
Junior Member
Username: Kbal516
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 7:11 pm: | |
I think that Sunday night practices should be allowed at a varsity level when needed. We are not permitted to get gym time on Sundays at my school for volleyball, but the basketball team is. It would be very helpful, especially if you have to play section games on Mondays. Two days off is a long time and their skills may get a little rusty. I don't think that I would have my team practice every Sunday, but it IS beneficial to have that option. |
steve acree (Stephenpe)
Senior Member
Username: Stephenpe
Post Number: 104
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 11:25 am: | |
I remember a star player (football) got off on Wed. for prayer meeting (Church of Christ). His mom told the coach HE HAD TO GO. I was jealous.
Wed was a hard practice. |
David Andrew Turnbull (Dat4678)
Junior Member
Username: Dat4678
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 2:40 pm: | |
I feel like practices on Sunday should be at the most optional since it is definately a religious day of the week where there could be plenty of religious discrepancies. In order to avoid this, coaches should not force practices on Sunday's, it conflicts with family time along with religion. People need time to recover, and Sunday is the perfect day for a coach to give his players to recover and avoid conflicts. |
